Widely referred to as the "Cradle of Fujian Chefs," Hongxing ranks as one of the premier vocational institutions in Fujian Province, renowned for its scale, quality, and role in preserving culinary traditions. The school boasts a 100% graduate employment rate and serves as a provincial model for modern apprenticeships in culinary education. It has received numerous accolades, including the "Excellence in 30 Years of Chinese Culinary Education" award, and its Culinary Department has earned the distinguished "Pioneering Excellence in Education" title.

　　Overview

　　Located on a 90-acre campus in scenic Xiamei Town, Hongxing provides a comprehensive learning environment with 40,000 square meters of advanced facilities. The school has nearly 2,000 full-time students and a faculty of 145, 68.5% of whom are dual-certified as both educators and industry professionals.

　　Offering 13 programs across six fields—including culinary arts, tourism, electronics, arts, commerce, and education—Hongxing integrates academic rigor with hands-on training. Its partnerships with leading industry enterprises and international organizations, including an official collaboration with France’s Sa？ne-et-Loire Department, strengthen its global reputation. These partnerships have led to impactful Sino-French culinary exchanges, fostering cross-cultural learning and collaboration.

　　With training facilities valued at over RMB 17 million (approximately USD 2.3 million), Hongxing features 17 multifunctional laboratories supporting internships, research, competitions, and exhibitions. The school is also a professional skill assessment center and has hosted numerous provincial and municipal competitions.

　　Culinary Arts Programs

　　The Culinary Arts cluster comprises three key specializations:

　　· Chinese Cuisine (est. 1989): A nationally recognized specialty under China’s High-Level Vocational Schools and Professional Clusters Plan.

　　· Western Cuisine (est. 2018)

　　· Fusion Pastry Arts (est. 2020): Bridging Eastern and Western techniques to create innovative pastry concepts.

　　Designed to meet industry demands, these programs blend practical skills with academic training, positioning Hongxing as a critical talent pipeline for the culinary sector. Graduates are highly sought after, reinforcing the school’s status as the "Cradle of Fujian’s Renowned Chefs."

　　Achievements

　　· Faculty members have won prestigious national culinary awards, including two platinum and five gold medals.

　　· Students consistently excel in competitions, earning a national first prize and numerous provincial awards.

　　· The school has established international collaborations, particularly in Sino-French vocational exchanges, with significant cultural and educational outcomes.

　　Distinctions

　　Hongxing has received over 100 accolades, including:

　　· Provincial Excellence in Vocational Education (Fujian Province)

　　· "Excellence in 30 Years of Chinese Culinary Education"

　　· "Model School for Social Values (Fujian Province)

　　· Pioneering Excellence in Education

　　Its students maintain a 100% pass rate in vocational examinations and excel in university entrance exams. In 2024, 10 students gained admission to public universities, with 27 achieving scores above 600 points—remarkable benchmarks within the Chinese education system.

　　Conclusion

　　Nan’an Hongxing Vocational Secondary School has solidified its reputation as a leader in vocational education, producing skilled culinary professionals who excel locally and globally. Through its commitment to innovation, international collaboration, and cultural preservation, the school continues to set new standards in vocational training and education.